Bishop - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Bishop \b(i)-sh

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "bishop". Probably originally meant "one serving the bishop", or "bishop's man".

Bishop has 1 variant form: Bishopp.

Bishop is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#217 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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